buoyancy | ||
1. | [ noun ] the property of something weightless and insubstantial | |
Synonyms: | airiness | |
Related terms: | lightness | |
2. | [ noun ] cheerfulness that bubbles to the surface | |
Synonyms: | perkiness | |
Related terms: | cheerfulness | |
3. | [ noun ] irrepressible liveliness and good spirit | |
Synonyms: | resilience resiliency irrepressibility | |
Examples: | "I admired his buoyancy and persistent good humor" |
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Related terms: | liveliness | |
Similar spelling: |
buying |